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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.09, 3,408.23 and 2,079.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.09, 3,408.23 and 2,079.73 is: 3,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.09 : 3,408.23 = 2,079.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.09/3,408.23 = 2,079.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.09x = 3,408.23 × 2,079.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.09x = 7,088,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,198.18/2,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.31

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